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Fallout: New Vegas

Fallout: New Vegas is a 2010 action role-playing video game developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Bethesda Softworks.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Fallout: New Vegas is a 2010 action role-playing game set in a post-apocalyptic Mojave Desert. Developed by Obsidian Entertainment, it remains a standout entry in the Fallout series.

What it is

Fallout: New Vegas is an action role-playing game that lets you explore an open world from first-person or third-person view. You complete quests, engage in combat, and make choices that shape the story. The game is set in 2281, 204 years after a nuclear war, in and around a ruined Las Vegas called New Vegas.

Key details

The game was released on October 19, 2010, for Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. It was developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Bethesda Softworks, with Josh Sawyer as director. The setting is the Mojave Desert, where factions vie for control of the region. It is a main entry in the Fallout series.

Why it matters

Fallout: New Vegas is often praised for its branching choices, faction-based story, and strong role-playing focus. It has a dedicated fan base in Canada and worldwide, and remains one of the most discussed games in the Fallout franchise.

In short

  • Set in 2281 in a post-apocalyptic Mojave Desert and New Vegas.
  • Released in 2010 for Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
  • Known for its branching choices and faction-based story.
  • A main entry in the Fallout series.
Canadian angle

The game is available to Canadian players on the same major platforms as other regions, and it has a substantial fan base in Canada as part of the globally popular Fallout franchise.

Quick questions

What is Fallout: New Vegas?
It is a 2010 action role-playing game developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Bethesda Softworks.
When was Fallout: New Vegas released?
It was released on October 19, 2010, in North America.
What platforms is Fallout: New Vegas on?
It was released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fallout:_New_Vegas
    Supports: Developer, publisher, genre, release year, platforms, and setting.
  2. Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fallout:_New_Vegas
    Supports: Release date, platforms, and broad overview.
  3. Fallout Wiki - Fandom — https://fallout.fandom.com/wiki/Fallout:_New_Vegas
    Supports: Series context, setting, and development notes.